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FCA 2021/46
CHANGES TO DECISION MAKING FOR STATUTORY NOTICE PROCEDURE
INSTRUMENT 2021
Powers exercised
A. The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) makes this instrument in the exercise
of the following powers and related provisions in the Financial Services and Markets
Act 2000 (“the Act”):
(1) section 63C (Statement of policy);
(2) section 69 (Statement of policy);
(3) section 88C (Action under s.88A: statement of policy);
(4) section 89S (Action under s.89Q: statement of policy);
(5) section 93 (Statement of policy);
(6) section 124 (Statement of policy);
(7) section 131J (Imposition of penalties under section 131G: statement of
policy);
(8) section 137T (General supplementary powers);
(9) section 139A (Power of the FCA to give guidance);
(10) section 192N (Imposition of penalties under section 192K: statement of
policy);
(11) section 210 (Statements of policy);
(12) section 312J (Statement of policy);
(13) section 345D (Imposition of penalties on auditors or actuaries: statement of
policy); and
(14) section 395 (The FCA’s and PRA’s procedures).
B. The rule-making provisions listed above are specified for the purposes of section
138G(2) (Rule-making instruments) of the Act.
Commencement
C. This instrument comes into force on 26 November 2021.
Amendments to the Handbook
D. The Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (DEPP) is amended in accordance with
Annex A to this instrument.
E. The Enforcement Guide (EG) is amended in accordance with Annex B to this
instrument.
Citation
F. This instrument may be cited as the Changes to Decision Making for Statutory Notice
Procedure Instrument 2021.
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By order of the Board
25 November 2021
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Annex A
Amendments to the Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (DEPP)
In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text,
unless otherwise stated.
1 Application and Purpose
…
1.2 Introduction to statutory notices
…
The decision makers
1.2.5 G Decisions on whether to give a statutory notice will be taken by a ‘decision
maker’. The FCA’s assessment of who is the appropriate decision maker is
subject to the requirements of section 395 of the Act and will depend upon
the nature of the decision, including its complexity, importance and
urgency. References to the ‘decision maker’ in DEPP are to:
(1) the Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) FCA staff under
executive procedures; or
(2) FCA staff under executive procedures the Regulatory Decisions
Committee (RDC); or
(3) FCA staff under the settlement decision procedure.
…
2 Statutory notices and the allocation of decision making
…
2.1 Statutory notices
…
Consistent decision making
…
2.1.4A G If a statutory notice decision is referred to the RDC which would otherwise
be taken by executive procedures in accordance with DEPP 2.1.4G, the
RDC will follow the procedure as set out at DEPP 3.2.
…
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2.3 Decision notices and second supervisory notices
Approach of decision maker
…
2.3.1A G Notwithstanding DEPP 2.3.1G(2), FCA staff under executive procedures
who are asked to decide whether to give a decision notice or second
supervisory notice will consider oral representations only in exceptional
circumstances where they determine that prohibiting oral representations
are likely to impact on the fairness of the decision. This may include (but is
not limited to) circumstances where:
(1) the subject of the decision notice or second supervisory notice is not
reasonably able to make written representations due to relevant
personal circumstances; and/or
(2) oral representations are required due to the urgency or complexity
of the matter to be decided.
…
2.5 Provision for certain categories of decision
…
Different decision makers
2.5.2 G The In some circumstances, the decision to give a warning notice and a
decision notice in a particular matter will often not be taken by the same
decision maker. Certain types of action require that the warning notice
decision be taken by FCA staff under executive procedures and the
decision notice decision be taken by the RDC. Similarly For example, in
enforcement cases the RDC might take the decision to give a warning
notice, but the decision to give a decision notice could be taken by the
settlement decision makers on the basis that the person concerned does not
contest the action proposed (see DEPP 5).
…
2.5.5 G If representations are made in response to a warning notice proposing any
of the action actions set out at DEPP 2.5.3G(1), DEPP 2.5.3G(4), DEPP
2.5.3G(4A), DEPP 2.5.3G(4B) or DEPP 2.5.3G(5), then the RDC will take
the decision to give a decision notice. DEPP 2.5.3G, then FCA staff under
executive procedures will take the decision to give a decision notice.
2.5.5A G If representations are made in response to a warning notice proposing the
action set out at DEPP 2.5.3G(3B), FCA staff under executive procedures
will take the decision to give a decision notice. [deleted]
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2.5.6 G If representations are made in response to a warning notice proposing the
action set out at DEPP 2.5.3G(2), DEPP 2.5.3G(3), DEPP 2.5.3G(3A), or
DEPP 2.5.3G(6), then the RDC will take the decision to give a decision
notice if the action involves a fundamental variation or requirement (see
DEPP 2.5.8G). Otherwise, the decision to give the decision notice will be
taken by FCA staff under executive procedures. [deleted]
…
FCA’s own-initiative powers
2.5.7 G The RDC FCA staff under executive procedures will take the decision to
give a supervisory notice exercising the FCA’s own-initiative powers (by
removing a regulated activity, by imposing a limitation or requirement or
by specifying a narrower description of regulated activity) if the action
involves a fundamental variation or requirement, including where the
action involves a fundamental variation or requirement (see DEPP 2.5.8G).
Otherwise, the decision to give the supervisory notice will be taken by FCA
staff under executive procedures.
2.5.7A G Notwithstanding DEPP 2.5.7G, FCA staff under executive procedures will
be the decision maker whenever when a firm agrees not to contest the
FCA’s exercise of its own-initiative powers, including where the FCA’s
action involves a fundamental variation or requirement. and when the
exercise of the FCA’s own-initiative powers is contested by a firm.
2.5.7B G Any decision made by FCA staff under executive procedures to give a
supervisory notice exercising the FCA’s own-initiative powers (by
removing a regulated activity, by imposing a limitation or requirement or
by specifying a narrower description of regulated activity) which involves
a fundamental variation or requirement (see DEPP 2.5.8G) will be taken by
a member of FCA staff of at least Director level (which may include an
acting Director).
…
The FCA’s power to vary SMF manager’s approval on its own initiative
2.5.8A G The RDC FCA staff under executive procedures will take the decision
under section 63ZB of the Act to vary an approval given to an SMF
manager (by imposing a condition, varying a condition, removing a
condition or limiting the period for which the approval is to have effect).
2.5.8B G Notwithstanding DEPP 2.5.7G, FCA staff under executive procedures will
be the decision maker whenever when all of the interested parties (as
defined by section 63ZC(6) of the Act) agree not to contest the FCA’s
exercise of its power under section 63ZB of the Act and when the exercise
of such powers is contested by any of the interested parties (as so defined).
…
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Decisions relating to imposition of limitations or other restrictions of sponsors
and primary information providers
2.5.11A G Under section 88(4)(aa) of the Act, if the FCA proposes to impose
limitations or other restrictions on the services to which a sponsor’s
approval relates, it must give him a warning notice. If, after considering
any representations made in response to the warning notice, the FCA
decides to impose limitations or other restrictions on the services to which
a sponsor’s approval relates, it must give him a decision notice. Where the
sponsor has requested or otherwise agrees to the limitation or other
restriction, FCA staff under executive procedures will take the decision to
give the warning notice and decision notice where the sponsor has
requested or otherwise agrees to the limitation or other restriction and
where the sponsor contests the imposition of the limitation or other
restriction. Otherwise, the RDC will take the decision to give the warning
notice and decision notice.
2.5.11B G If the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a sponsor’s application for
the withdrawal or variation of a limitation or other restriction on the
services to which a sponsor’s approval relates under section 88(8)(d) of the
Act, the decision maker will be FCA staff under executive procedures
where FCA staff decided to impose the limitation or other restriction.
Otherwise, the RDC will take the decision to give the warning notice and
decision notice. executive procedures.
2.5.11C G Under section 89P(5)(b) of the Act, if the FCA proposes to impose
limitations or other restrictions on the dissemination of regulated
information to which a primary information provider’s approval relates, it
must give him a warning notice. If, after considering any representations
made in response to the warning notice, the FCA decides to impose
limitations or other restrictions on the dissemination of regulated
information to which a primary information provider’s approval relates, it
must give him a decision notice. Where the primary information provider
has requested or otherwise agrees to the limitation or other restriction, FCA
staff under executive procedures will take the decision to give the warning
notice and decision notice where the primary information provider has
requested or otherwise agrees to the limitation or other restriction and
where the primary information provider contests the imposition of the
limitation or other restriction. Otherwise, the RDC will take the decision to
give the warning notice and decision notice.
2.5.11D G Under section 89P(9)(d) of the Act, if the FCA is proposing or deciding to
refuse a primary information provider’s application for the withdrawal or
variation of a limitation or other restriction on the dissemination of
regulated information to which a primary information provider’s approval
relates, the decision maker will be FCA staff under executive procedures.
where FCA staff decided to impose the limitation or other restriction.
Otherwise, the RDC will take the decision to give the warning notice and
decision notice.
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Modified procedures in collective investment scheme and certain other cases
2.5.12 G FCA staff will usually inform or discuss with the person concerned any
action they contemplate before they recommend to the RDC FCA staff
under executive procedures that the FCA takes formal action. The FCA
may also be invited to exercise certain powers by the persons who would
be affected by the exercise of those powers. In these circumstances if such
decisions, including those referred to in DEPP 2.5.13G, will be taken by
FCA staff under executive procedures if the person concerned has agreed
to or accepted the action proposed then the decisions referred to in DEPP
2.5.13G will be taken by FCA staff under executive procedures rather than
by the RDC and if the proposed action is not agreed.
…
2.5.15 G A decision to give a warning notice or decision notice refusing an
application for an authorisation order declaring a scheme to be an AUT,
ACS or ICVC or an AUT, ACS or ICVC to be a money market fund will be
taken by the RDC only if the application is by an authorised fund manager
who is not the operator of an existing AUT, ACS or ICVC. Otherwise, the
decision to give the warning notice or decision notice will be taken by FCA
staff under executive procedures, including if the application is by an
authorised fund manager who is not the operator of an existing AUT, ACS
or ICVC.
…
Notices under other enactments
…
2.5.18 G Some of the distinguishing features of notices given under enactments
other than the Act are as follows:
…
(5)
The decision to give a written notice under section 55XA(1) of the
Act will be taken by FCA staff under executive procedures. If the
applicant decides to seek a review, by the FCA, of that decision,
they can make representations to the RDC FCA staff under
executive procedures. If the RDC FCA staff under executive
procedures then decides decide under section 55XA(5) of the Act to
confirm the first decision, or take a different decision of the type
described by section 55XA(1) of the Act, it must give the applicant
a written notice.
(5A)
The decision to impose or vary a direction under regulation 74C of
the Money Laundering Regulations will be taken by the RDC, if the
direction involves a fundamental imposition or variation. Otherwise,
the decision to give the supervisory notice will be taken by FCA
staff under executive procedures, including if the direction involves
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a fundamental imposition or variation. FCA staff under executive
procedures will be the decision maker whenever when a cryptoasset
business does not contest the direction and when the direction is
contested by a cryptoasset business. A fundamental imposition or
variation of a direction means:
(a) preventing a cryptoasset business from undertaking
cryptoasset business; or
(b) imposing or varying a direction in relation to the cryptoasset
business’ assets, or refusing an application to vary or cancel
such a direction.
(6)
CRA Regulation: Where the FCA is exercising its powers to refuse
an application for registration under articles 16 or 17, or to refuse an
application made by a credit rating agency to withdraw its
registration under article 20(3), it must give a written notice in
accordance with article 18(2). In these circumstances the decision to
give a written notice under article 18(2) will be taken by FCA staff
under executive procedures.
Where the FCA is exercising its powers to withdraw the registration
of a credit rating agency on the FCA’s own initiative under article
20(1) or (2), or to give a direction under article 24(1), it must give a
written notice in accordance with article 18(2). In these
circumstances the decision to give a written notice under article
18(2) will be taken by the RDC FCA staff under executive
procedures.
Upon receipt of a written notice under article 18(2) the credit rating
agency may decide to seek a review or to refer the matter directly to
the Tribunal under article 18A.
If the credit rating agency decides to seek a review of the decision
set out in the article 18(2) notice, they can make representations to
the RDC FCA staff under executive procedures. If the RDC decides
FCA staff under executive procedures decide to maintain the
original decision, the credit rating agency may refer the RDC’s
decision to do so to the Tribunal.
(7)
Trade Repositories (EU Exit) Regulations: Where the FCA is
exercising its powers to refuse an application for registration of a
trade repository under article 58 of EMIR or to refuse an application
made by a trade repository to withdraw its registration under article
71(3) of EMIR, it must give a written notice in accordance with
article 71a(6) of EMIR. In these circumstances the decision to give a
written notice under article 71a(6) will be taken by FCA staff under
executive procedures.
Where the FCA is exercising its powers to withdraw the registration
of a trade repository on the FCA’s own initiative under article 71(1)
or (2), it must give a written notice in accordance with article
71a(6). In these circumstances the decision to give a written notice
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under article 71a(6) will be taken by the RDC FCA staff under
executive procedures.
Upon receipt of a written notice under article 71a(6) the credit
rating agency may decide to seek a review or to refer the matter
directly to the Tribunal under article 71b.
If the trade repository decides to seek a review of the decision set
out in the article 71a(6) notice, they can make representations to the
RDC FCA staff under executive procedures. If the RDC decides
FCA staff under executive procedures decide to maintain the
original decision, the trade repository may refer the RDC’s decision
to do so to the Tribunal.
(8)
Securitisation Regulation (as amended by the Securitisation
(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations): where the FCA exercises its
powers to refuse an application for registration of a securitisation
repository under article 12, or to refuse an application made by a
securitisation repository to withdraw its registration under article
13a, it must give a written notice in accordance with article 13(6). In
these circumstances, the decision to give a written notice under
article 13(6) will be taken by FCA staff under executive procedures.
Where the FCA exercises its powers to withdraw the registration of
a securitisation repository on its own initiative under article 13a, it
must give a written notice in accordance with article 13(6)(b). In
these circumstances, the decision to give a written notice under
article 13(6)(b) will be taken by the RDC FCA staff under executive
procedures.
Upon receipt of a written notice under regulation 13a, the
securitisation repository may decide to seek a review or to refer the
matter to the Tribunal. If the securitisation repository decides to
seek a review of the decision set out in the regulation 13a notice,
they can make representations to the RDC FCA staff under
executive procedures. If the RDC decides FCA staff under executive
procedures decide to maintain the original decision, the
securitisation repository may refer the RDC’s decision to do so to
the Tribunal.
(9) Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (as amended by the
SFTR (EU Exit) Regulations): where the FCA is exercising its
powers to refuse an application for registration of a trade repository
under article 7 of the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation
or to refuse an application made by a trade repository to withdraw
its registration under article 10(3), it must give a written notice in
accordance with article 10a(6). In these circumstances the decision
to give a written notice under article 10a(6) will be taken by FCA
staff under executive procedures.
Where the FCA is exercising its powers to withdraw the registration
of a trade repository on the FCA’s own initiative under article 10(1)
or 10(2), it must give a written notice in accordance with article
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10a(6)(b). In these circumstances, the decision to give a written
notice under article 10a(6)(b) will be taken by the RDC FCA staff
under executive procedures.
Upon receipt of a written notice under article 10 the trade
repository may decide to seek a review or to refer the matter
directly to the Tribunal under article 10b.
If the trade repository decides to seek a review of the decision set
out in the article 10 notice, they can make representations to the
RDC FCA staff under executive procedures. If the RDC decides
FCA staff under executive procedures decide to maintain the
original decision, the trade repository may refer the RDC’s decision
to do so to the Tribunal.
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2 Annex
1G
Warning notices and decision notices under the Act and certain other
enactments
Note: Third party rights and access to FCA material apply to the powers listed
in this Annex where indicated by an asterisk * (see DEPP 2.4)
Section of
the Act
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
… … … …
55X(2) when the FCA is
proposing to refuse an
application for the
variation of a requirement
imposed under section
55L or for the imposition
of a new requirement
RDC or executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.6G
Executive
procedures
55X(4)(a)
55X(4)(b)
when the FCA is deciding
to grant an application for
a Part 4A permission with
a limitation or a
requirement which was
not applied for, or with a
narrower description of
regulated activity than
that applied for
RDC or executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.6G
Executive
procedures
55X(4)(c)
55X(4)(d)
when the FCA is deciding
to grant an application to
vary a firm’s Part 4A
permission but, other than
as part of the application,
to restrict the Part 4A
permission (either by
imposing a limitation or
requirement which was
not applied for or by
specifying a narrower
description of regulated
activity than that applied
for)
SUP 6
RDC or executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.6G
Executive
procedures
…
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55X(4)(f) when the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application
for a Part 4A permission
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.5G
55X(4)(f) when the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application to
vary a firm’s Part 4A
permission
SUP 6
RDC or executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.6G
Executive
procedures
55X(4)(f) when the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application to
cancel a firm’s Part 4A
permission
SUP 6
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.5G
55X(4)(f) When the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application
for the variation of a
requirement imposed
under section 55L or for
the imposition of a new
requirement
RDC or RDC or
executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.6G
Executive
procedures
55Z(1)
55Z(2)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
cancel a firm’s Part 4A
permission otherwise than
at its request *
RDC Executive
procedures
…
62(3) when the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application
for approval of a person
performing a controlled
function or to grant the
application subject to
conditions or for a limited
period (or both)
SUP 10A
and SUP
10C
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.5G
63(3)/(4) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
withdraw approval from
an approved person *
RDC Executive
procedures
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…
63ZA(8)
and 62(3)
when the FCA is deciding
to refuse an application
for variation of an
approval granted to an
SMF manager, subject to
conditions
SUP 10C RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.5G
…
88(4)(a)
88(6)(a)
88(8)(a)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a person’s
application for approval as
a sponsor
LR 8 RDC Executive
procedures
…
88(4)(a)
88(6)(a)
88(8)(d)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a sponsor’s
application for the
withdrawal or variation of
a limitation, or other
restriction on the services
to which a sponsor’s
approval relates
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.11BG
88(4)(aa)
88(6)(aa)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
impose limitations or
restrictions on the services
to which a sponsor’s
approval relates
RDC or executive
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.11AG
88(4)(b)
88(6)(b)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
cancel a sponsor’s
approval as a sponsor
otherwise than at the
sponsor’s request*
RDC Executive
procedures
…
89P(5)(a)
89P(7)(a)
89P(9)(a)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a person’s
application for approval as
RDC Executive
procedures
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a primary information
provider
…
89P(5)(a)
89P(7)(a)
89P(9)(d)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a primary
information provider’s
application for the
withdrawal or variation of
a limitation or other
restriction on the
dissemination of regulated
information to which a
primary information
provider’s approval
relates
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.11DG
89P(5)(b)
89P(7)(b)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
impose limitations or
other restrictions on the
dissemination of regulated
information to which a
primary information
provider’s approval
relates.
RDC or executive
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.11AG
89P(5)(c)
89P(7)(c)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
cancel a person’s approval
as a primary information
provider otherwise than at
the primary information
provider’s request
RDC Executive
procedures
…
245(1)/(2) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse an application for
an authorisation order
declaring a unit trust
scheme to be an AUT or
an AUT to be a money
market fund
COLL 2
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.15G
…
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255(1)/(2) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
make an order under
section 254 revoking the
authorisation order of an
AUT *
None, but
see Chapter
14 of the
Regulatory
Guide EG.
RDC Executive
procedures
…
256(4)/(5) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a request for the
revocation of the
authorisation order of an
AUT
RDC Executive
procedures
260(1)/(2) when the FCA, on an
application to revoke or
vary a direction under
section 257, proposes or
decides to refuse to revoke
or vary the direction or
proposes or decides to
vary the direction
otherwise than in
accordance with the
application
RDC Executive
procedures
261G(1)/(2
)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse an application for
an authorisation order
declaring a scheme to be
an ACS or an ACS to be a
money market fund
COLL 2 RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.15G
…
261V(1)/(2
)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
make an order under
section 261U revoking the
authorisation order of an
ACS*
None, but
see Chapter
14 of the
Regulatory
Guide EG.
RDC Executive
procedures
…
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261W(4)/(
5)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a request for the
revocation of the
authorisation order of an
ACS
RDC Executive
procedures
261Z2(1)/(
2)
when the FCA, on an
application to revoke or
vary a direction under
section 261X, proposes or
decides to refuse to revoke
or vary the direction or
proposes or decides to
vary the direction
otherwise than in
accordance with the
application
RDC Executive
procedures
…
280(1)/(2) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
revoke a section 272 order
in respect of a recognised
scheme *
RDC Executive
procedures
…
331(1)/(3) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
make an order disapplying
the exemption from the
general prohibition under
section 327*
RDC Executive
procedures
331(7)/(8) when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse an application for
the variation or revocation
of an order made under
section 329*
RDC Executive
procedures
…
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Co-operative
and
Community
Benefit
Societies Act
(Northern
Ireland) 1969
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Sections 15
and 16
where the FCA is
proposing to cancel
or suspend the
registration of a
registered society
relying on section
15 (1)(c)(ii)
Executive
procedures where no
representations are
made in response to
a notice of proposed
cancellation,
otherwise by the
RDC Executive
procedures
Section 65 where the FCA is
proposing to
petition for the
winding up of a
registered society
RDC Executive
procedures
Section 75 where the FCA is
proposing to
prosecute a
registered society
Executive
procedures or RDC
Credit
Unions
(Northern
Ireland)
Order 1985
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Articles 60(1)
and 61(1)
where the
FCA is
proposing to
cancel or
suspend the
registration
of a Northern
Ireland credit
union relying
Executive procedures where
no representations are made
in response to a notice of
proposed cancellation,
otherwise by the RDC
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on section
60(1)(c)(ii)
Article 63 where the
FCA is
proposing to
petition for
the winding
up of a
Northern
Ireland credit
union
RDC Executive procedures
Article 76 where the
FCA is
proposing to
prosecute a
Northern
Ireland credit
union
Executive procedures or
RDC
Section of
the
Friendly
Societies
Act 1992
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
58A(1)(a)/(
3)(a)
when the FCA
is proposing or
deciding to
give a direction
under section
54 or section
55 requiring a
friendly society
to take or
refrain from
taking steps
where certain
activities have
become
disproportionat
e to those of
the friendly
society group
or, as the case
may be, the
society, or
varying such a
See DEPP
2.5.18G(3)
RDC Executive procedures
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direction other
than at the
request of the
society*
58A(1)(b)/(
3)(b)
when the FCA
is proposing or
deciding to
give a direction
under section
90 providing
for a transfer of
the
engagements of
a friendly
society *
RDC Executive procedures
85(4A) when the FCA,
on an
amalgamation
between
friendly
societies each
of which has a
Part 4A
permission,
notifies the
successor
society of the
terms of its
Part 4A
permission
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.12G
OEIC
Regulation
s reference
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation
16(1)/(2)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to refuse
an application for
an authorisation
order in respect of
a proposed ICVC
or an ICVC to be a
money market
fund
COLL 2
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.15G
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…
Regulation
24(1)/(2)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to revoke
an authorisation
order relating to
an ICVC under
regulation 23(1)*
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
28(1)/(2)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to refuse
an application to
revoke or vary a
direction in
accordance with a
request under
regulation 25(7) or
to vary the
direction in
accordance with
the application
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulated
Activities
Order
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Article
95(2)/(3)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding not to
include, or to
remove, an
appointed
representative from
the Register*
SUP
12.4.10G
RDC Executive
procedures
Article
95(7)/(8)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to refuse an
application to revoke
a determination not
to include, or to
remove, an
appointed
SUP
12.4.10G
RDC Executive
procedures
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representative from
the Register*
Payment
Services
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Regulations
9(8)(a), 15
and 19
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application for
authorisation as an
authorised payment
institution, or for
registration of a
small payment
institution, or for
registration as an
account information
service provider, or
to impose a
requirement, or to
refuse an
application to vary
an authorisation or
existing registration
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice,
otherwise by the RDC
Regulations
10(2),
10(3)(a), 15
and 19
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to either
cancel an
authorised payment
institution’s
authorisation, or to
cancel a small
payment institution
or account
information service
provider’s
registration,
otherwise than at
that institution’s
own request*
RDC Executive
procedures
…
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Regulation
34(9)(a)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application for
registration as an
agent
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice,
otherwise by the RDC
Regulations
35(2) and
35(3)(a)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to remove
an agent from the
Financial Services
Register otherwise
than at the request
of a payment
institution*
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Schedule 5
paragraph
5(6)
when the FCA is
proposing to refuse
an application to
vary the period,
event or condition
of a prohibition, or
to remove a
prohibition, or to
vary or remove a
restriction
Executive procedures
Schedule
5paragraph
5(7)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application to
vary the period,
event or condition
of a prohibition, or
to remove a
prohibition, or to
vary or remove a
restriction
Executive procedures,
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice,
otherwise by the RDC
…
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The Money
Laundering,
Terrorist
Financing and
Transfer of
Funds
(Information
on the Payer)
Regulations
2017
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulations
25(6), 25(9)
and 25 (10)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its
power to give a
direction
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulation
59(4)(b)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application for
registration
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
(Note 1)
Regulations
60(8) and 60(9)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to
suspend or cancel
the registration of
a person
registered under
the Money
Laundering
Regulations
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Note:
(1) The RDC will take the decision to give the notice under regulation
59(4)(b) if representations are made in response to the notice under
regulation 59(3)(b) proposing to refuse the registration application.
…
Electronic
Money
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
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Regulations
9(7)(a) and
15
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse an
application for
authorisation as an
authorised electronic
money institution, or
for registration as a
small electronic
money institution, or
impose a
requirement or
refuse to vary an
authorisation or
registration
Executive
procedures where no
representations are
made in response to
a warning notice,
otherwise by the
RDC
Regulations
10(4),
10(5)(a) and
15
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to either
cancel an authorised
electronic money
institution’s
authorisation, or to
cancel a small
electronic money
institution’s
registration
otherwise than at
that institution’s own
request *
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulations
11(6), 11(9),
11(10)(b)
and 15
when the FCA is
exercising its powers
to vary an electronic
money institution’s
authorisation or vary
a small electronic
money institution’s
registration on its
own initiative
RDC or Executive
procedures (Note 1)
…
Regulation
34(10)(a)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse an
application for
registration as an
agent
Executive
procedures where no
representations are
made in response to
a warning notice,
otherwise by the
RDC
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Regulations
35(2) and
35(3)(a)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to remove
an agent from the
Financial Services
Register otherwise
than at the request of
the electronic money
institution *
Executive
procedures RDC
…
Regulation
74(7)
when the FCA is
proposing to decide
not to include a
person on the
register
Executive
procedures
Regulation
74(8) (a)
when the FCA is
deciding not to
include a person on
the register
Executive
procedures where no
representations are
made in response to
a warning notice,
otherwise by the
RDC
Regulation
74(8) (a)
when the FCA is
deciding not to
include a person on
the register
Executive
procedures where no
representations are
made in response to
a warning notice,
otherwise by the
RDC
Schedule
2A
paragraph
5(6)
when the FCA is
proposing to refuse
an application to
vary the period,
event or condition of
a prohibition, or to
remove a
prohibition, or to
vary or remove a
restriction
Executive
procedures
Schedule
2A
paragraph
5(7)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse an
application to vary
the period, event or
condition of a
Executive
procedures, where
no representations
are made in response
to a warning notice,
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prohibition, or to
remove a
prohibition, or to
vary or remove a
restriction
otherwise by the
RDC
…
Notes:
(1) The RDC will take the decision to give the notice exercising the FCA’s
own-initiative power if the action involves:
(a) removing a type of activity from an authorisation or registration; or
(b) refusing an application to include a type of activity in an authorisation
or registration; or
(c) restricting a person from taking on new business, dealing with a
particular category of customer or refusing an application to vary or cancel
such a restriction; or
(d) imposing or varying a capital requirement, or refusing an application to
vary or cancel such a requirement. [deleted]
(2) The Electronic Money Regulations do not require third party rights and
access to FCA material when the FCA exercises this power. However, the
FCA generally intends to allow for third party rights and access to material
when exercising this power.
…
Alternative
Investment
Fund
Managers
Regulations
2013
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Regulation
13(2)(a),
article 14b
of the
RVECA
regulation
and article
15b of the
SEF
regulation
where the FCA
decides to refuse an
application for
entry on the
register of small
registered UK
AIFMs
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice
otherwise by the RDC
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Regulation
18(1)
where the FCA
proposes to revoke
the registration of a
small registered
UK AIFM
including, where
applicable, its
registration as a
SEF manager or
RVECA manager
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
18(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to revoke
the registration of a
small registered
UK AIFM
including where
applicable its
registration as a
SEF manager or
RVECA manager
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulation
23B(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to refuse an
application made
by a UK AIF for
authorisation as a
UK LTIF
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice
otherwise by the RDC
Regulation
23C(1)
where the FCA
proposes to revoke
the authorisation of
a UK LTIF
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
23C(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to revoke
the authorisation of
a UK LTIF
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulation
23E(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to refuse an
application for
registration as a
qualifying social
entrepreneurship
fund or a qualifying
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice
otherwise by the RDC
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venture capital
fund
Regulation
23F(1)
where the FCA
proposes to revoke
the registration of a
qualifying social
entrepreneurship
fund or a qualifying
venture capital
fund
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
23F(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to revoke
the registration of a
qualifying social
entrepreneurship
fund or a qualifying
venture capital
fund
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulation
23H(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to refuse an
application for
authorisation as a
money market fund
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice
otherwise by the RDC
Regulation
23I(1)
where the FCA
proposes to revoke
the authorisation of
a money market
fund
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
23I(2)(a)
where the FCA
decides to revoke
the authorisation of
a money market
fund
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulation
56
where the FCA is
proposing to
revoke a full-scope
UK AIFM’s
approval to market
RDC Executive
procedures
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an AIF under
regulation 54
Regulation
56
where the FCA is
deciding to revoke
a full-scope UK
AIFM’s approval to
market an AIF
under regulation 54
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
62(2)
where the FCA
proposes to revoke
an AIFM’s
entitlement to
market an AIF
RDC Executive
procedures
Regulation
62(3)
where the FCA
decides to revoke
the entitlement of
an AIFM to market
an AIF
RDC Executive
procedures
…
…
The Co-
operative
and
Community
Benefit
Societies Act
2014
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Sections 6 to
8
where the FCA is
proposing to
cancel or suspend
the registration of
a registered
society relying on
condition C, D or
E in section 5
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
notice of proposed
cancellation, otherwise
by the RDC
Section 123 where the FCA is
proposing to
petition for the
winding up of a
registered society
RDC Executive
procedures
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Section 132 where the FCA is
proposing to
prosecute a
registered society
Executive procedures or
RDC
…
The
Mortgage
Credit
Directive
Order 2015
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Article 11(2) when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application for
entry on the
register or
variation of an
existing entry on
the register
Executive procedures
where no
representations are
made in response to a
warning notice,
otherwise by the RDC
Articles
14(1), 14(2),
16(3) and
16(4)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to
revoke or suspend
the registration of
a registered CBTL
firm other than at
the firm’s request
or with the firm’s
consent*
RDC Executive
procedures
…
…
Data
Reporting
Services
Regulations
2017
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
…
Regulation
10(9)(b)
when the FCA is
deciding to
impose a
restriction on the
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
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applicant for
authorisation as a
data reporting
services provider
(see Note 1)
…
Regulations
8(6)(b) and
10(9)(c)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
an application for
verification or
authorisation as a
data reporting
services provider
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
(see Note 2)
Regulations
8(9), 11(4)(a)
and
11(5)(b)(i)
when the FCA is
proposing or
deciding to cancel
a verification or
the authorisation
of a data
reporting services
provider
otherwise than at
its request
RDC Executive
procedures
…
Regulations
8(9) and
11(5)(b)(ii)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
a request to
cancel a
verification
authorisation of a
data reporting
services provider
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
(see Note 2)
…
Regulations
8(10) and
12(4)
when the FCA is
deciding to refuse
a request to vary a
verification or the
authorisation of a
data reporting
services provider
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
(see Note 1)
…
Notes:
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1) If representations are made in response to a warning notice, then the
RDC will take the decision to give a decision notice if the action proposed
involves:
(a) restricting a person from providing a data reporting service; or
(b) refusing an application to include a type of activity in a verification or
authorisation.
In all other cases, the decision to give a decision notice will be taken by
FCA staff under executive procedures.
(2) If representations are made in response to a warning notice then the
RDC will take the decision to give a decision notice. Otherwise the decision
to give a decision notice will be taken by FCA staff under executive
procedures.
…
UK
Securitisation
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision
maker
…
Regulation
19(1)(d) and
20(1)(d)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse an application under
regulation 13
RDC or
executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see Note)
Regulation
19(1)(e) and
20(1)(e)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
cancel the authorisation of
a third-party verification
service otherwise than at
its request under
regulation 16
RDC
Executive
procedures
Regulation
19(1)(f) and
20(1)(f)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
refuse a request to cancel
the authorisation of a
third-party verification
service under regulation
17
RDC or
executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see Note)
…
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[Note:
The decision to give a warning notice will be taken by FCA staff under
executive procedures. If representations are made in response to a warning
notice then the RDC will take the decision to give a decision notice.
Otherwise the decision to give a decision notice will be taken by FCA staff
under executive procedures.]
Proxy Advisors
(Shareholders’
Rights)
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision
maker
…
Regulation 12 when the FCA is
proposing or deciding to
impose a financial
penalty under regulation
12
RDC or
executive
procedures
…
OPBAS
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision
maker
…
Regulation 17 when the FCA is
proposing to make a
recommendation to the
Treasury that a self-
regulatory organisation is
removed from Schedule 1
to the Money Laundering
Regulations
RDC
Executive
procedures
Regulation 17 when the FCA is deciding
to recommend to the
Treasury that a self-
regulatory organisation is
removed from Schedule 1
to the Money Laundering
Regulations
Executive
procedures
where no
representatio
ns are made
in response to
a warning
notice,
otherwise by
the RDC
FCA 2021/46
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…
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2 Annex
2G
Supervisory notices
Section of
the Act
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
55XA(1)(a)
and
55XA(1)(b)
when the FCA is
deciding to grant an
application for a Part
4A permission to carry
on the regulated
activity specified in
article 63S of the
Regulated Activities
Order with a limitation
or a requirement which
was not applied for, or
with a narrower or
wider description of
regulated activity than
that applied for
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.18G(5)
55XA(1)(c)
and
55XA(1)(d)
when the FCA is
deciding to grant an
application to vary a
firm’s Part 4A
permission to carry on
the regulated activity
specified in article 63S
of the Regulated
Activities Order but,
other than as part of the
application, to restrict
the Part 4A permission
either by imposing a
limitation or
requirement which was
not applied for or by
specifying a narrower
or wider description of
regulated activity than
that applied for
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.18G(5)
55XA(1)(e) when the FCA is
deciding to refuse an
application for a Part
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
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4A permission to carry
on the regulated
activity specified in
article 63S of the
Regulated Activities
Order
See DEPP 2.5.18G(5)
55XA(1)(f) when the FCA is
deciding to refuse an
application to vary a
firm’s Part 4A
permission to carry on
the regulated activity
specified in article 63S
of the Regulated
Activities Order
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.18G(5)
55Y(4)
55Y(7)
55Y(8)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its own-
initiative variation
power to vary a firm’s
Part 4A permission
SUP 7 RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.7G
63ZC(4)
63ZC(8)
63ZC(9)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its power to
vary, on its own
initiative, an approval
granted to an SMF
manager
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.8AG
and DEPP 2.5.8BG
71H(2),
(3), (4), (9)
or (11)(a)
where the FCA is
proposing or deciding
to impose or vary a
requirement in relation
to a director or senior
executive under section
71B or 71C(2) or (8) or
to appoint or vary the
terms of appointment
of a temporary
manager under section
71C(1)
RDC Executive
procedures
55Y(4)
55Y(7)
55Y(8)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its own-
initiative requirement
power
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.7G
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78(2)/(5) when the FCA is
proposing to
discontinue or
discontinues the listing
of a security
LR 5 RDC or executive
procedures
Executive procedures
See DEPP 2.5.9G(4)
and DEPP 2.5.10G
…
259(3)/ (8)/
(9)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its power to
give or, on its own
initiative, to vary a
direction to the
manager and trustee of
an AUT
COLL RDC Executive
procedures
261Z1 when the FCA gives a
direction under section
261X or section 261Z
COLL RDC Executive
procedures
268(3)/
(7)(a) or
(9)(a) (as a
result of
(8)(b)/(13))
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding
to give or, on its own
initiative, to vary a
direction to the
operator of a
recognised scheme
COLL RDC Executive
procedures
282 (3)/
(6)/ (7)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its power to
give a direction to an
operator, trustee or
depositary of a
recognised scheme
COLL RDC Executive
procedures
…
321(2)/(5) when the FCA is
exercising its power to
impose a requirement
on a former
underwriting member
of Lloyd’s
RDC Executive
procedures
OEIC
Regulations
reference
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
FCA 2021/46
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Regulation
27
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to give or, on its own
initiative, to vary a
direction to an ICVC
and its depositary
COLL RDC Executive
procedures
Payment
Services
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
12(6),
12(9),
12(10)(b),
15 and 19
when the FCA is
exercising its powers
to vary a person’s
person’s
authorisation on its
own initiative
RDC or Executive
procedures
See also DEPP 3.4
(Note 1)
Schedule 5,
paragraphs
1(1), 1(2),
2(2)(a),
2(2)(b),
2(3), 4(6)
and 4(7)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to impose a
prohibition or
restriction, or to vary
a restriction
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures (Note 2)
See also DEPP 3.4
Notes:
(1) The RDC will FCA staff under executive procedures will take the
decision all decisions to give a notice exercising the FCA’s own initiative
power to vary a person’s authorisation, including if the action involves:
(a) removing a type of activity from an authorisation or registration; or
(b) refusing an application to include a type of activity in an authorisation
or registration; or
(c) restricting a person from taking on new business, dealing with a
particular category of customer or refusing an application to vary or
cancel such a restriction; or
d) imposing or varying a capital requirement, or refusing an application to
vary or cancel such a requirement.
For all other types of action the decision to give a notice will be taken by
FCA staff under executive procedures.
(2) The RDC will take the decision to give a notice imposing a prohibition
or imposing or varying a restriction under Schedule 4A paragraphs 1(1),
1(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(b), 2(3), 4(6) and 4(7). However, FCA staff under
executive procedures will be the decision maker whenever a firm agrees
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not to contest the imposition of a prohibition or imposition or variation of
a restriction.
Alternative
Investment
Fund Managers
Regulations
2013
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation 22(4) where the FCA is
exercising its power
on its own initiative
to give or vary a
direction under
regulation 22(1) to
a small registered
UK AIFM, a SEF
manager or RVECA
manager
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP 2.5.7G
to DEPP 2.5.8G
…
Electronic
Money
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Schedule 2A,
paragraphs 1(1),
1(2), 2(2)(a),
2(2)(b), 2(3),
4(6) and 4(7)
when exercising its
power to impose a
prohibition or
restriction, or to
vary a restriction
RDC or executive
procedures (Note
1)
See also DEPP 3.4
Notes:
(1) The RDC will take the decision to give a notice imposing a prohibition
or imposing or varying a restriction under Schedule 2A paragraphs 1(1),
1(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(b), 2(3), 4(6) and 4(7). However, FCA staff under
executive procedures will be the decision maker whenever a firm agrees
not to contest the imposition of a prohibition or imposition or variation of
a restriction.
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The Immigration
Act 2014 (Bank
Account)
Regulations 2014
Description Handbook
reference
Decision
maker
Regulation 24 and
25
where the FCA is
proposing or deciding
to publish a statement
(under regulations 15
or 16) or impose a
financial penalty
(under regulation 17)
or impose a restriction
on permission (under
regulation 18) or
suspend or restrict an
approval (under
regulation 19)*
RDC or
executive
procedures
The
Mortgage
Credit
Directive
Order 2015
Description Handbook
reference
Decision
maker
Article
19(6)
when the FCA is exercising
its own-initiative power to
impose a direction
RDC or
executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.7G and
DEPP
2.5.7AG
The
Payment
Accounts
Regulations
2015
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation
30
when the FCA is exercising
the power to impose a
direction
RDC or
executive
procedures
(Note)
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Executive
procedures
See DEPP
2.5.17G
Note: The RDC will take the decision to give a notice imposing a direction.
However, FCA staff under executive procedures will be the decision maker
whenever a firm agrees not to contest the direction.
Markets in
Financial
Instruments
Regulations
2017
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation12(2) when the FCA is
exercising its power of
intervention in respect
of a third country firm
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.7G and
DEPP 2.5.7AG)
…
Regulations
40(3) and 40(6)
when the FCA is
proposing or deciding
to impose a
requirement, or
deciding to not rescind
the imposition of a
requirement that has
already taken effect
under regulation 40
RDC Executive
procedures
Data Reporting
Services
Regulations
2017
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation
22(6)
when the FCA is
imposing a limitation
or other restriction
under regulation 22
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
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(see Note)
Note: The RDC will take the decision to give a notice imposing a
restriction or limitation if it involves restricting a person from providing a
data reporting service. Otherwise the decision to give a notice will be taken
by FCA staff under executive procedures.
…
CRA
Regulation
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Article 18(2)
and 18(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 16 to
refuse an application
for registration of a
credit rating agency
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(6))
Article 18(2)
and 18(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 17 to
refuse an application
for registration of a
group of credit rating
agencies
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(6))
Article 18(2)
and 18(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 20(1)
and 20(2) to withdraw
the registration of a
credit rating agency
on its own initiative
RDC Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(6))
Article 18(2)
and 18(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 20(3) to
refuse an application
made by a credit
rating agency to
withdraw its
registration
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(6))
Article 18(2)
and 18(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 24(1) to
impose a direction to
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
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temporarily prohibit a
credit rating agency
from issuing credit
ratings or to suspend
the use of credit
ratings issued by a
credit rating agency
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(6))
Trade
Repositories
(EU Exit)
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Article 71a(6)
and 71a(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 58 to
refuse an application
for registration of a
trade repository
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures (see
DEPP
2.5.18G(7))
Article 71a(6)
and 71a(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 71(1) or
71(2) to withdraw the
registration of a trade
repository on its own
initiative
RDC Executive
procedures (see
DEPP
2.5.18G(7))
Article 71a(6)
and 71a(10)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 71(3) to
refuse an application
made by a trade
repository to
withdraw its
registration
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures (see
DEPP
2.5.18G(7))
Securitisation
(Amendment)
(EU Exit)
Regulations
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Article 13(6)(a)
and 13(11)(a) of
the
Securitisation
Regulation as
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to refuse an
application for
registration of a
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
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amended by
regulation 15
securitisation
repository under
article 12 of the
Securitisation
Regulation as
amended by
regulation 15
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(8))
Article 13(6)(b)
and 13(11)(b) of
the
Securitisation
Regulation as
amended by
regulation 15
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to withdraw the
registration of a
securitisation
repository on its own
initiative under
article 13a(1) or
13a(2) of the
Securitisation
Regulation as
amended by
regulation 15
RDC Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(8))
Article 13(6)(c)
and 13(11)(c) of
the
Securitisation
Regulation as
amended by
regulation 15
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to refuse an
application made by
a securitisation
repository to
withdraw its
registration under
article 13a(3) of the
Securitisation
Regulation as
amended by
regulation 15
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(8))
Securities
Financing
Transactions
Regulation
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Article 10a(6)(a)
and 10a(11)(a)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
under article 7 of the
Securities Financing
Transactions
Regulation to refuse
an application for
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(9))
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registration of a
trade repository
Article
10a(6)(b) and
10a(11)(b)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to withdraw the
registration of a
trade repository on
its own initiative
under article 10(1)
or 10(2)
RDC Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(9))
Article 10a(6)(c)
and 10a(11)(c)
when the FCA is
exercising its power
to refuse an
application made by
a trade repository to
withdraw its
registration under
article 10(3)
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
(see DEPP
2.5.18G(9))
The Money
Laundering,
Terrorist
Financing and
Transfer of
Funds
(Information
on the Payer)
Regulations
2017
Description Handbook
reference
Decision maker
Regulation
74C(5)
When the FCA is
exercising its own
initiative powers to
impose, vary or
rescind a direction.
RDC or executive
procedures
Executive
procedures
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3 The nature and procedure of the RDC
…
3.2 The operation of the RDC
…
Procedure: warning notices and first supervisory notices
3.2.12 G If FCA staff consider that action is appropriate in a matter for which the
RDC is the decision maker, they will make a recommendation to the RDC
that a warning notice or a supervisory notice should be given.
…
3.2.14 G If the RDC decides that the FCA should give a warning notice or a first
supervisory notice:
(1) The RDC will settle the wording of the warning notice or first
supervisory notice, and will ensure that the notice complies with
the relevant provisions of the Act;
…
…
Procedure: representations
3.2.15 G (1) A warning notice or a first supervisory notice will (as required by
the Act) specify the time allowed for making representations. This
will not be less than 14 days days.
(2) The FCA will also, when giving a warning notice or a first
supervisory notice, specify a time within which the recipient is
required to indicate whether he wishes to make oral
representations.
3.2.16 G (1)
The recipient of a warning notice or a first supervisory notice may
request an extension of the time allowed for making
representations. Such a request must normally be made within
seven days of the notice being given.
(2) If a request is made, the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman of the
RDC will decide whether to allow an extension, and, if so, how
much additional time is to be allowed for making representations.
In reaching their decision they will take into account all relevant
factors including the legal and factual complexity of the case, as
well as whether there are any factors outside the control of the firm
or individual that would materially impact on their ability to
respond within the period set out in the warning notice or first
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supervisory notice. They may also take account of any relevant
comments from the FCA staff responsible for the matter.
…
3.2.17 G (1)
If the recipient of a warning notice or a first supervisory notice
indicates that he wishes to make oral representations, the RDC
staff, in conjunction with the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman of
the RDC, will fix a date or dates for a meeting at which the relevant
RDC members will receive those representations.
…
3.2.18 G The chairman of the relevant meeting will ensure that the meeting is
conducted so as to enable:
(1) the recipient of the warning notice or first supervisory notice to
make representations;
…
(4) the recipient of the notice to respond to points made by FCA staff
or the RDC;
but the chairman may ask the recipient of the notice or FCA staff to limit
their representations or response in length or to particular issues arising
from the warning notice or first supervisory notice. If the warning notice
was given on the basis of a focused resolution agreement, the recipient
will be required to limit their representations to the issues that remain in
dispute.
3.2.19 G The recipient of the warning notice or supervisory notice may wish to be
legally represented at the meeting, but this is not a requirement.
…
3.2.21 G The RDC will not, after the FCA has given a warning notice or a first
supervisory notice, meet with or discuss the matter whilst it is still
ongoing with the FCA staff responsible for the case without other relevant
parties being present or otherwise having the opportunity to respond.
Procedure: decision notices and second supervisory notices
3.2.22 G If no representations are made in response to the warning notice or first
supervisory notice, the FCA will regard as undisputed the allegations or
matters set out in the notice and the default procedure will apply: see
DEPP 2.3.2G to DEPP 2.3.4G.
…
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3.2.23 G In any case in which representations are made, in accordance with DEPP
2.3.1G, the RDC will consider whether it is right in all the circumstances
to give the decision notice or a second supervisory notice (as appropriate).
3.2.24 G If the RDC decides that the FCA should give a decision notice or a second
supervisory notice:
(1)
the RDC will settle the wording of the notice which will include a
brief summary of the key representations made and how they have
been dealt with, and will ensure that the notice complies with the
relevant provisions of the Act;
(2)
the RDC will make any relevant statutory notice associated
decisions, including whether the FCA is required to give a copy of
the notice to a third party; and
(3)
the RDC staff will make appropriate arrangements for the notice to
be given.
3.2.25 G If the RDC decides that the FCA should not give a decision notice or a
second supervisory notice the RDC staff will notify the relevant parties
(including the relevant FCA staff) in writing of that decision.
…
Tribunal proceedings
3.2.27 G A decision by the RDC to give a decision notice or supervisory notice may
lead to a reference to the Tribunal under the Act. The conduct of
proceedings before the Tribunal is not however a matter for the RDC.
DEPP 3.4 (Urgent supervisory notice cases) is deleted in its entirety. The deleted text is not
shown but the section is marked [deleted] as shown below.
3.4 Urgent supervisory notice cases [deleted]
Amend the following as shown.
4 Decisions by FCA staff under executive procedures
4.1 Executive decision maker
Who takes the decision
…
4.1.2B G A decision made in accordance with section 395(3) of the Act by an
individual FCA staff member who has been directly involved in
establishing the evidence on which the decision is based will be taken by a
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member of FCA staff of at least Director level (which may include an
acting Director).
Decisions by senior staff committee
4.1.3 G An FCA senior executive committee will from time to time determine that
particular categories of statutory notice decision to be taken under
executive procedures and decisions referred to in DEPP 2.5.6AG will may
be taken by a senior staff committee.
…
4.1.5 G A senior staff committee may operate through standing or specific sub-
committees to consider particular decisions or classes of decision, for
which accountability will lie through the committee. Each meeting of a
senior staff committee, or sub-committee, will include:
(1) an individual with authority to act as its chairman; and
(2) at least two one other members member.
…
Decisions by individual FCA staff members
4.1.7 G Statutory notice decisions to be taken under executive procedures and
decisions referred to in DEPP 2.5.6AG, and not falling within the
responsibility of which are not made by a senior staff committee, will be
taken by an individual FCA staff member. Subject to DEPP 2.5.7B, The
the decision will be:
(1) made by an executive director of the FCA Board or his delegate
(who will be of at least the level of associate);
(2) on the recommendation of an FCA staff member of at least the
level of associate; and
(3) with the benefit of legal advice from an FCA staff member of at
least the level of associate;
except for decisions made in relation to consumer redress schemes
pursuant to provisions of the Consumer Redress Schemes sourcebook
(CONRED), where (1) will apply, but not (2) or (3).
…
Procedure
4.1.13 G The procedure for taking decisions under executive procedures will
generally be less formal and structured than that for decisions by the RDC.
Broadly, however, FCA staff responsible for taking statutory notice
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decisions under executive procedures will follow a procedure similar to
that described at DEPP 3.2.7G to DEPP 3.2.27G for the RDC except that:
(-1) oral representations will not be permitted unless there are
exceptional circumstances (DEPP 2.3.1A);
(1) in a case where the decision will be taken by a senior staff
committee:
(a) the chairman or deputy chairman of the senior staff
committee will perform the role of the Chairman of the
RDC; and
(b) the secretariat to the senior staff committee will perform the
role of the RDC staff;
…
DEPP 4.2 (Urgent Statutory notice cases) is deleted in its entirety. The deleted text is not
shown but the section is marked [deleted] as shown below.
4.2 Urgent Statutory notice cases [deleted]
Amend the following as shown.
TP1 Transitional provisions applying to the Decision Procedure and Penalties
Manual
1. Table DEPP TP 1
(1) (2)
Material to
which the
transitional
provision
applies
(3) (4)
Transitional
provision
(5)
Transitional
provision
dates in
force:
(6)
Handbook
provision
coming
into force
1
DEPP G Expired
2 DEPP 6.7
(Discount for
early
settlement)
G Expired
3 DEPP G Expired
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4 DEPP G Expired
5 DEPP G A firm or
individual who has
been given a
statutory notice
before the
commencement
date in cases where
the RDC, but for
these changes,
would be
responsible for
giving the decision
notice will continue
to have that matter
dealt with by the
RDC under the
RDC procedures
until the matter is
concluded.
Commencem
ent date
Commence
ment date
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Annex B
Amendments to the Enforcement Guide (EG)
In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text.
7 Financial penalties and other disciplinary sanctions
…
7.9 Suspensions of voting rights
…
7.9.2 Decisions about whether to apply to the Court for a voting rights suspension
order under the Act will be made by the RDC Chairman or, if the Chairman is
not available, by an RDC Deputy Chairman executive director of Enforcement,
or in his or her absence, the acting executive director of Enforcement.
8 Variation and cancellation of permission and imposition of requirements
on the FCA’s own initiative and intervention against incoming firms
…
8.3 Use of the own-initiative powers in urgent cases
…
8.3.2 The FCA will consider exercising its own-initiative power as a matter of
urgency where:
(1)
the information available to it indicates serious concerns about the firm or
its business that need to be addressed immediately; and
(2) circumstances indicate that it is appropriate to use statutory powers
immediately to require and/or prohibit certain actions by the firm in order
to ensure the firm addresses these concerns.
…
8.3.4 The FCA will consider the full circumstances of each case when it decides
whether an urgent a variation of Part 4A permission or an imposition of a
requirement is appropriate. The following is a non-exhaustive list of factors
the FCA may consider.
(1) The extent of any loss, or risk of loss, or other adverse effect on
consumers. The more serious the loss or potential loss or other adverse
effect, the more likely it is that the FCA’s urgent exercise of own-
initiative powers will be appropriate, to protect the consumers’ interests.
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(2)
The extent to which customer assets appear to be at risk. Urgent exercise
Exercise of the FCA’s own-initiative power may be appropriate where the
information available to the FCA suggests that customer assets held by,
or to the order of, the firm may be at risk.
(3)
The nature and extent of any false or inaccurate information provided by
the firm. Whether false or inaccurate information warrants the FCA’s
urgent exercise of its own-initiative powers will depend on matters such
as:
(a)
the impact of the information on the FCA’s view of
the firm’s compliance with the regulatory requirements to which
it is subject, the firm’s suitability to conduct regulated activities,
or the likelihood that the firm’s business may be being used in
connection with financial crime;
(b)
whether the information appears to have been provided in an
attempt knowingly to mislead the FCA, rather than through
inadvertence;
(c) whether the matters to which false or inaccurate information
relates indicate there is a risk to customer assets or to the other
interests of the firm’s actual or potential customers.
…
(6) The risk that the firm’s business may be used or has been used to
facilitate financial crime, including money laundering. The information
available to the FCA, including information supplied by other law
enforcement agencies, may suggest the firm is being used for, or is itself
involved in, financial crime. Where this appears to be the case, and the
firm appears to be failing to meet the threshold conditions or has put its
customers’ interests at risk, the FCA’s urgent use of its own-initiative
powers may well be appropriate.
…
…
10 Injunctions
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 An exceptionally urgent case in these circumstances is one where the FCA staff
believe that a decision to begin proceedings
(1) should be taken before it is possible to follow the procedure described in
paragraph 10.1.2; and
(2) t is necessary to protect the interests of consumers or potential
consumers. [deleted]
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…
10.1.3 Decisions about whether to apply to the civil courts for injunctions under the
Act will be made by the RDC Chairman or, in an urgent case and if the
Chairman is not available, by an RDC Deputy Chairman. In an exceptionally
urgent case the matter will be decided by the executive director of Enforcement
or, in his or her absence, another member of the FCA’s executive of at least
director of division level the acting executive director of Enforcement.
…
11 Restitution and redress
11.1 Restitution orders under sections 382, 383 and 384 of the Act: the FCA’s
general approach
11.1.1 Decisions about whether to apply to the civil courts for restitution orders under
the Act will be made by the RDC Chairman or, in an urgent case and if the
Chairman is not available, by an RDC Deputy Chairman. In an exceptionally
urgent case the matter will be decided by the executive director of Enforcement
or, in his or her absence, another member of the FCA’s executive of at least
director of division level the acting executive director of Enforcement.
11.1.2 An exceptionally urgent case in these circumstances is one where the FCA staff
believe that a decision to begin proceedings
(1) should be taken before it is possible to follow the procedure described in
paragraph 11.1.1; and
(2) it is necessary to protect the interests of consumers or potential
consumers. [deleted]
…
12 Prosecution of Criminal Offences
12.1 The FCA’s general approach
…
Commencing criminal proceedings
…
12.1.5 Subject to 12.4C, a decision to commence criminal proceedings will be made by
the RDC Chairman or, in an urgent case and if the Chairman is not available, by
an RDC Deputy Chairman. In an exceptionally urgent case the matter will be
decided by the executive director of Enforcement or, in his or her absence,
another member of the FCA’s executive of at least director of division level the
acting executive director of Enforcement.
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12.1.6 An exceptionally urgent case in these circumstances is one where the FCA staff
believe that a decision to begin proceedings
(1) should be taken before it is possible to follow the procedure described in
paragraph 12.1.5; and
(2) it is necessary to protect the interests of consumers or potential
consumers. [deleted]
12.1.7 Decisions about whether to initiate criminal proceedings under the Building
Societies Act 1986, the Friendly Societies Acts 1974 and 1992, the Credit
Unions Act 1979 and the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act
2014 may either will be taken by the procedure described in EG 12.1.5 or under
executive procedures. The less serious the offence or its impact and the less
complex the issues raised, the more likely that the FCA will take the decision to
prosecute under executive procedures executive director of Enforcement or, in
his or her absence, the acting executive director of Enforcement.
…
13 Insolvency
…
13.2 The FCA’s general approach to use of its powers and rights in insolvency
proceedings
…
13.2.3 Decisions about whether to apply to the civil courts for insolvency orders under
the Act will be made by the RDC Chairman or, in an urgent case and if the
Chairman is not available, by an RDC Deputy Chairman. In an exceptionally
urgent case the matter will be decided by the executive director of Enforcement
or, in his or her absence, another member of the FCA’s executive of at least
director of division level the acting executive director of Enforcement.
13.2.4 An exceptionally urgent case in these circumstances is one where the FCA staff
believe that a decision to begin proceedings
(1) should be taken before it is possible to follow the procedure described in
paragraph 13.2.3; and
(2) it is necessary to protect the interests of consumers or potential
consumers. [deleted]
14 Collective Investment Schemes
…
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14.4 Exercise of the powers in respect of recognised schemes: sections 279 and
281 of the Act – powers to revoke recognition of schemes recognised under
section 272: the FCA’s policy
…
14.4.3 Decisions about whether to apply to the civil courts for collective investment
scheme related orders under the Act will be made by the RDC Chairman or, in
an urgent case and if the Chairman is not available, by an RDC Deputy
Chairman. In an exceptionally urgent case the matter will be decided by the
executive director of Enforcement or, in his or her absence, another member of
the FCA’s executive of at least director of division level the acting executive
director of Enforcement.
14.4.4 An exceptionally urgent case in these circumstances is one where the FCA staff
believe that a decision to begin proceedings
(1) should be taken before it is possible to follow the procedure described in
paragraph 14.4.3; and
(2) it is necessary to protect the interests of consumers or potential
consumers. [deleted]
…
19 Non-FSMA powers
…
19.6 Regulated Activities Order 2001 (RAO)
19.6.1 The RAO sets out those activities which are regulated for the purposes of the
Act. Part V of the RAO also requires the FCA to maintain a register of all those
people who are not authorised by the FCA but who carry on insurance
distribution activities. Under article 95 RAO, the FCA has the power to remove
from the register an appointed representative who carries on insurance
distribution activities if it considers that he is not fit and proper. The FCA will
give the person a warning notice informing him that it proposes to remove his
registration and a decision notice if the decision to remove his registration is
taken. The decisions to give a warning notice or a decision notice will be taken
by the RDC following the procedures set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where
appropriate, DEPP 3.3 under executive procedures. A person who receives a
decision notice under article 95 RAO may refer the matter to the Tribunal.
19.7 The Open-Ended Investment Companies Regulations 2001
…
19.7.3 The FCA will give a company a warning notice if it proposes to revoke the
company’s authorisation and a decision notice if the decision to revoke the
company’s authorisation is subsequently taken. The decisions to give a warning
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notice or a decision notice will be taken by the RDC following the procedures
set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where appropriate, DEPP 3.3 under executive
procedures. A person who receives a decision notice under the OEIC
Regulations may refer the matter to the Tribunal.
…
19.22 Decision making under the Payment Services Regulations
19.22.1 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some of the decisions under the
Payment Services Regulations as set out in DEPP 2 Annex 1G. This builds a
layer of separation into the process to help ensure not only that decisions are fair
but that they are seen to be fair. The RDC will make its decisions following the
procedure set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where appropriate, DEPP 3.3 and 3.4. DEPP
3.4 applies for urgent notices under regulations 12(6), 12(9), and 12(10)(b)
(including as applied by regulations 15 and 19).
…
19.23 Electronic Money Regulations 2011
…
Decision making under the Electronic Money Regulations
19.23.7 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some of the decisions under the
Electronic Money Regulations as set out in DEPP 2 Annex 1G. The RDC will
make its decisions following the procedure set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where
appropriate, DEPP 3.3 and 3.4. DEPP 3.4 applies for urgent notices under
regulation 11(6), (9) and (10)(b) (including as applied by regulation 15).
…
19.27 Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013
…
Decision making under the AIFMD UK regulation
19.27.6 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some decisions under the AIFMD UK
regulation, as set out in DEPP 2 Annex 1G. The RDC will make its decisions
following the procedure in DEPP 3.2 or, where appropriate, DEPP 3.3 and 3.4.
For decisions made by executive procedures, the procedures to be followed are
in DEPP 4.
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19.30 The Mortgage Credit Directive Order
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Decision making under the MCDO
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19.30.8 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some decisions which require
warning notices or decision notices to be given under the MCDO as set out in
DEPP 2 Annex 1G. The RDC will make its decisions following the procedure
set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where appropriate, DEPP 3.3, and DEPP 3.4 applies for
urgent notices under article 16(1)(a).
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19.31 The Small and Medium Sized Business (Credit Information) Regulations
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Decision making under the Small and Medium Sized Business (Credit
Information) Regulations
19.31.5 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some decisions which require
warning notices or decision notices to be given under the Small and Medium
Sized Business (Credit Information) Regulations, as set out in DEPP 2 Annex
1G. The RDC will make its decisions following the procedure in DEPP 3.2 or,
where appropriate, DEPP 3.3 or DEPP 3.4. For decisions made by executive
procedures, the procedure to be followed will be those described in DEPP 4.
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19.32 The Payment Accounts Regulations 2015
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Decision making under the PARs
19.32.7 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some decisions which require
warning notices, decision notices or other written notices to be given under the
PARs as set out in DEPP 2 Annex 1 and DEPP 2 Annex 2. The RDC will make
its decisions following the procedure set out in DEPP 3.2 or, where appropriate,
DEPP 3.3 or DEPP 3.4.
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19.33 The Small and Medium Sized Business (Finance Platforms) Regulations
2015
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Decision making under the Small and Medium Sized Business (Finance
Platforms) Regulations
19.33.5 The RDC is the FCA’s decision maker for some decisions which require
warning notices or decision notices to be given under the Small and Medium
Sized Business (Finance Platforms) Regulations as set out in DEPP 2 Annex
1G. The RDC will make its decisions following the procedure in DEPP 3.2 or,
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where appropriate, DEPP 3.3 or DEPP 3.4. For decisions made by executive
procedures, the procedure to be followed will be those described in DEPP 4.
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